Piedmont, SC (December 8, 2022) – A significant traffic crash took place in Piedmont on Thursday, December 8, and at least one person was hurt.
At around 7:17 a.m., a collision was reported at the intersection of US-25 and Valley Brook Road. The area was closed off until emergency personnel came to assist the involved parties. The collision resulted in injuries, and those hurt were sent to a hospital for treatment.
There is no additional information at this time.
The local law enforcement agency is in charge of the crash investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Distracted Driving Crashes in South Carolina
In South Carolina, there were 10,053 collisions that included distracted driving in some way in 2017. These crashes resulted in a total of 2,370 fatalities and 7,483 reports of property damage. In 2017, nine people in the state lost their lives as a result of drunk driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration claims that South Carolina has some of the nation’s most negligent drivers.
If you or a member of your family was wounded in a collision in South Carolina that was caused by a careless driver, you should discuss your case with a car accident attorney as soon as possible. Your attorney needs to be familiar with the laws that safeguard your right to compensation and have prior experience defending clients who have been involved in auto accidents to be qualified to represent you in this case. It is possible that you will be granted monetary compensation to cover the costs of your medical care, lost wages as a direct result of your injuries, pain and suffering, and other forms of emotional distress.
It is possible that the damages awarded to you for your personal injuries will include some of the out-of-pocket costs that you incurred as a direct result of the accident. Settlements for personal injuries in South Carolina may include provisions to cover costs such as medical expenses, the cost of pain and suffering, lost wages, the cost of prescription drugs, and the possible loss of future earning capacity. There is a possibility that insurance will pay for unintentional losses, but you will need legal assistance in order to maximize the amount of money you receive for your claim.
If you have a Piedmont personal injury lawyer on your side, your odds of winning your personal injury claim will be much greater. Monge & Associates will make every effort to ensure that you receive the financial aid and medical attention necessary for a complete recovery. You can start your personal injury claim for compensation with the help of a knowledgeable attorney, moving you that much closer to recovery.
Call our offices as soon as possible at 888-688-1924 to arrange a free consultation with one of our lawyers.
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